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Can A Chiropractor Help My Son With ASD?
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My MIL told me her chiropractor has a 9 year old patient that is coming for therapy for his autism. She says he was having trouble with wetting his pants during the day and focus and has improved in both areas. Just wondering if anyone else has had any experience with this? Our son has ASD and has trouble with focus.

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Amy

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@A MyAutismTeam Member Many years ago, my wife and I started chiropractic care for our then-11yo son with a hope of helping some tactile issues (he didn't like the feeling of his clothes and/or… read more

My Son,7, Keeps Pulling Hair And Grabbing People's Head To Put Near His Head. Idk What To Do. We've Tried The Nice Hands Thing And Nothing.
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My 8 yr old son looooooves hair. Touching it or smelling it. One of his therapists gave him a curtain tassel to touch. He really likes it because it's soft like hair. Maybe give it a try? Or a super… read more

My Daughter Has Started Pulling Her Hair Out, Has Anyone Exerienced This? I'm Trying To Figure Out Why
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Thank you!

"autism Friendly" Salons In The Boston MA Area
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My son Diego is 5 and diagnosed with autism. Due to his sensory sensitivity (around his ears and neck) we have a hard time getting him to get a haircut. His last one was in November and very traumatic for him. I have goggled barbershop/salons that are good with autistic kids and have had no luck so far. We took him last summer to snip it’s (Peabody, MA) and it also didn’t go well. The lady wasn’t listening to us and didn’t know how to deal with kids with special needs. I was… read more

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Heyyy
Haircuts have always been a challenge for my son as well. Recently, I realized that one of the reasons he feels uncomfortable during haircuts is because of the smock that covers his arms. It… read more

Hair Pulling 15 Years
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It could be sensory
Or behavioral
My child started pulling hair out at 4 years old I started to just leave her hair out wild just to see and she stopped
Thank god her edges are finally growing back… read more

Is There A Cream To Use On Adult Men's Face To Rid Facial Hair Instead Of Shaving?
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My Son Keeps Pulling Hair, Help
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Lately my son keeps pulling my husbands hair. We tell him "stop" & "no pulling hair" but he continues to do it. I don't know what else to do. He also has been pinching him too. He has pinched me also. But he mostly does it to his Dad. Does anyone know of any other ways to stop this behavior?

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I've also had similar problems. My son is non verbal and he bites me. Not often, and only me, but hard enough to draw blood last time. Last time, I picked him up to go change his diaper and he was in… read more

How Do I Pair Bringing My Child To Special Family Events And Keep From Disrupting Everyone While Still Participating?
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Autism, We have had to stand outside the last two funerals and now today a wedding due to running away, meltdowns, yelling

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Thanks for the notes, appreciate the camaraderie in this situation

Medication And Autism
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My son has been having some bad habits. Hitting throwing things yelling ect. We may be putting him on meds. Other parents I spoke with said it made a difference for the better when they did this. What are your thoughts? Hope you all have a blessed day.

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My son is 7 and autistic he takes Depakote at night, does anyone know about this medication? It seems like it gives him restless leg syndrome, he is mostly non-verbal.

Advice On Hair Pulling
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My 7 year old PDD-NOS love was recently diagnosised with Trichtotillomania, an anxiety disorder were you pull out your hair ( for him his eyelashes) Anyone have knowledge around this and can give extra advice. We have tried alternate "picking" distractions, but he always seems to go back.

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Mittens will slow the grip down and with most will des tact the consisince of pulling on the hair more on what the hand have u can sew on faces or a clear front and ad pic of the pocket of what… read more